Job Board

Job Category : Interims
Location : Civic Offices, Basingstoke and Deane BC
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £325.00 per day

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to join the Property and Assets team and lead the council’s approach to community assets and infrastructure.
If you have proven experience of managing community infrastructure projects within the public or private sector as well as of working with a wide range of stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes for the community, we’d like to hear from you.
You will be managing complex projects that will require attention to detail, strategic thinking and a creative approach to overcoming challenges. Your strong communication skills will be key to building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including ward councillors, housing associations, developers and community organisations. Your will also have experience of managing people and multi-disciplinary project teams.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : Civic Centre, Bromley Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.14

HMO investigation based on tenure intelligence data to identify and inspect properties which may be HMOs. you will be required to undertake checks to records and properties and take action to ensure that they are up to standard and appropriately licensed.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : SEND Transport Depot (RBK), Achieving for Children
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.00

Home to school driver

Job Category : IT
Location : London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £450.00 per day
Replacement for Marcus O’Brien, existing contractor who is leaving on Friday 24 December 2021.
Job Purpose:
⦁ Deliver ICT related projects and workstreams to OneSource partner organisations and customers.
⦁ Develop specialist knowledge on project management and business analysis techniques and processes.
⦁ Support OneSource partner organisations and customers identify and exploit new technologies and processes
⦁ Contribute to business development initiatives in support of OneSource partner organisations and customers.
⦁ Support the business exploit new technologies and processes.
Additional duties at PO5
⦁ Contribute to the development of ICT strategies for OneSource partner organisations and customers.
⦁ Lead business process redesign activities using agreed methodologies and standards. Additional duties at PO6
⦁ Supervise and support a number of ICT implementationrelated staff as required.
⦁ Accountable for specific development of ICT strategies for OneSource partner organisations and customers.
⦁ Supervise and support a number of ICT implementationrelated staff as required.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Control and manage discrete ICT projects using agreed methodologies.
2. Ensure that all plans, work packages and deliverables deliver the expected benefits.
3. Identify and manage implementation risks effectively, ensuring timely resolution and escalation, in line with agreed risk management standards.
4. Ensure that all ICT implementation deliverables are managed through the correct change management procedure.
5. Estimate and schedule ICT implementation resources using formal project management techniques and tools.
6. Assist on the procurement of ICT systems and supply contract negotiations as appropriate.
7. Create and maintain formal project management documentation for ICT implementation and report on a consistent basis to the project board.
8. Deliver appropriate ICT solutions and services to enable the strategic and business objectives of the Council in accordance with defined quality criteria.
9. Provide effective leadership to the project team, taking appropriate action where performance deviates from agreed tolerances. This will include resource planning of specialist or expert resources across projects.
10. Negotiate with the project board and other stakeholders to ensure successful ICT implementation outcomes.
11. Construct and agree the ICT implementation project budgets, and to monitor and manage the budgets on an ongoing basis reporting regularly (monthly, or as otherwise required) thereon.
12. Meet regularly with customers to discuss and review ICT implementation requirements and performance, ensuring that service standards and performance are agreed, documented and monitored in line with the ICT Strategy and council policies and procedures.

Able to demonstrate
and evidence a highly
developed
Competence in
Knowledge of best practice IT standards and methods including project management and ICT implementation An understanding of Local Government.
Awareness of information governance issues and legislation.
An understanding of the political context and environment.
Project and Programme management tools, methods and processes evidenced by professional development.

Able to demonstrate
and evidence
Knowledge and experience in:
Success in managing complex ICT project implementations. Successfully managed ICT implementation in a medium or large organisation with specific experience in risk management.
A consistent track record as an effective team player.
Experience of planning and reviewing the implementation of ICT using Prince 2 methodology.
Experience of managing customer relationships
Demonstrable experience and/ or understanding of the technical aspects of information and communications system technology operations and development in a corporate environment, including the exploitation of emergent technologies.
Business Process re-engineering processes and tools.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Shirehall, Shropshire Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £9.81

An exciting opportunity exists for a Receptionist & Admin Clerk to work within Enable. Enable is Shropshire Council’s supported employment service, helping people with disabilities or otherwise disadvantaged into paid work. The post involves welcoming clients, answering the phone and providing assistance with a range of admin duties across the Enable team.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Cardiff Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £28.76

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Support 4 Families Team who focus on early help and prevention.
The Support 4 Families Team are essential in helping families get the right help at the right time. That’s why we are developing our early intervention and prevention services to make sure families can access a range of services and tiered support to prevent the need for statutory social work intervention.

You will carry out assessments, care planning, person centre planning and with a focus on your care management skills working actively with all partners to identify and meet individuals care support needs. You will be delivering direct interventions with families and using initiative and flexibility to be creative with work. Our supportive teams will actively encourage you to develop your professional skills with access to regular support, supervision and training.
You will need to be a registered Social Worker, have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. Being a good team player with excellent communication and organisation skills is vital for this role.

Education & Training
A good general education.

Degree in Social Work.

Experience / Knowledge
Experience of managing a caseload of ranging complexity and problems, and competing demands.

Skills and Abilities
Ability to give clear written and verbal accounts of casework issues.

Ability to write clear, concise records and reports.

Skills in assessment and analysis of risk.

Ability to communicate effectively and creatively with children/vulnerable adults in a non-judgemental manner.

Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to effectively organise work within a framework where time and service delivery targets are set.

Advocacy skills.

An ability to work with staff and managers at all levels and in a variety of disciplines/agencies.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Job Category : Revenue & Benefits
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £12.78
CEO with either Full Licence or CBT. Moped provided.
Overall Purpose of Job

Responsible for carrying out parking enforcement in line with the regulations set out in the Traffic Management Act 2004 and associated legislation. Enforcement will be for on and off street parking as well as removal of vehicles from the highway to the vehicle pound.

Job Context

The post holder reports to the Enforcement Team Leader.

1. The post holder has no line management responsibility.
2. The post holder has no budget responsibility.
3. The post holder will be required to work evenings, weekends and public holidays in order to meet service requirements.
4. The post holder will be required to wear a uniform and to ensure that all staff adhere to this dress code.

KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of Civil Enforcement legislation (Traffic management Act 2004) an advantage but not essential and training will be provided

A Driving licence a benefit but not a necessity

EXPERIENCE:
Experience of working in a customer facing role

Experience of being a strong team player
Ability to operate a handheld computer

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to write simple reports and complete pocket book notes

Ability to patrol as directed within the local area

Ability to work in a confrontational environment and be resilient and able to handle difficult conversations

This role will be field-based , so a willingness to work outside in all weathers is essential.

The opportunity to carry out duties on an electric bicycle or moped may be presented and therefore, a provisional driving licence would be desirable although not a necessity.

Job Category : Facilities & Environmental Services
Location : RIVER PARK HOUSE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 40.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £400.00 per day

The Council has a challenging period ahead, where it seeks to return more staff to working in its offices, whilst also consolidating its corporate accommodation.
The overall purpose of the assignment is to provide programme management for accommodation moves. To support and enable the council’s change and transformation corporate programmes via the planning and delivery of office relocations, workplace refurbishments, property vacations/disposals and small relocations
To be responsible for space planning across the Council’s offices.
To prepare plans and schedules to achieve the decant of Council buildings; and any enabling moves within/between other buildings • To engage with service area directors and managers to organise and manage the moves and decants • To oversee the preparation of CAD drawings • To advise on office design and management considerations as requested

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Experience
Substantial experience of successfully delivering office move projects or similar.
Experience of working effectively across a range of stakeholders to provide customer focused services and deliver objectives.
Experience of commissioning and managing consultants and construction contractors, ensuring that works are delivered effectively.
Experience of working within the education sector or with schools, and an understanding the specific issues relating to school premises.
Demonstrate experience of managing budgets, spend and savings through effective budgetary management/planning and adherence to budget governance principles.
Experience of developing briefs, service specifications and scoping services in conjunction with stakeholders.

Qualifications
Educated to degree level in a project management related field (or three years relevant experience).
Holds a relevant professional body qualification or accreditation (for example RICS, MCIOB).
A relevant health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH.
Project Management qualification

Knowledge/Skills
Knowledge of facilities management/ property management with strong technical understanding and experience.
Good IT skills including CAD software
Ability to use property/construction expertise to assist in service planning and achieving outcomes for customers and service users.
Ability to work positively with stakeholders at all levels including, head teachers, service users, partners and businesses to deliver complex services, policies and projects, demonstrating sound judgement.
An in depth understanding of Health and Safety policy and legislation in relation to building management and construction matters.
Excellent problem solving and negotiation skills.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and/or complex information to a range of audiences.
High level of self-management and organisational skills and ability to manage a complex and demanding workload with multiple priorities.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified (North)
Location : Thornton Hill Skipton
Salary: £13.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 19:00
End Time : 07:00

We are looking for Care assistants to cover part time and full time day & night shifts. Both positions are a 12 hour shift pattern either 8am – 8pm or 8pm to 8am. Full time will be 4 /days/nights per week. we still promote flexible working and a flexible work pattern can be discussed.

Job Purpose and Context
⦁ To enable customers to lead as active and independent lives as possible by providing holistic and personal care.

⦁ To promote choice to customers in their daily living by providing care which meets Care Quality Commissions (CQC) fundamental
standards and supports happy living for the years ahead

Knowledge and Understanding
⦁ Ability to read, understand and complete / contribute to care plans.
⦁ Health and safety in the workplace.
⦁ Manual handling procedures.
⦁ Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
⦁ Food hygiene.
⦁ Mental Capacity Act
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection within a care setting.

Experience
No prior experience of working in a care environment is required

Key Activities
Provide person centered care and support (including laundry, housekeeping and kitchen duties) as identified in the care plan, whilst promoting choice and enabling customers to maintain independence and dignity.
Assist in keeping the location clean, safe and odour free for customers.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation of all care and support undertaken. Recognise, document and report any changes in the care plan, and participate in customer reviews as required

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : County Hall, Northallerton, DL7 8AD, North Yorkshire County Council
Start Date : Immediate Start
Salary: £10.62

• 3 X Team leaders needed (100 hours per week)
• Day and night shifts
• Covid-19 positive site (for residents with Covid-19 to be transferred to from hospital)
• Up to £20 per hour

The care and support you provide maybe undertaken in a range of settings for example a residential home, a resource or day centre, in the service user’s own home and/or local community. You will work in ways which are consistent with the key aims of maintaining dignity and respecting human rights, as well as maximising the independence and potential of individual people to lead rich and fulfilling lives. The nature of the environment requires you to plan and organise, as well as respond to change. This is an emotionally demanding role due to the nature of the resident’s physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing.

You will work in a way which recognises the abilities and talents of individual people and enable their social, spiritual, recreational, educational and entertainment needs to be met. In conjunction with the independent living facilitator as appropriate, you will ensure stimulating activities to promote interest, mobility and independence.

You will work as shift leader overseeing the work of other staff on duty and provide formal supervision for a group of staff. You will monitor and administer medication, as appropriate. You will work in accordance with legislation, and Directorate policy and procedures, agreed quality standards and individual care plans/service plans.

The role involves physical activity, moving and handling residents from a variety of situations, as well as use of equipment as necessary.

This role involves spoken communications so a confident use of English language is required.
An enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Job Category : Social Care & Health Qualified (Kingston & Richmond)
Location : 42 York Street, Achieving for Children, Based in Kingston
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £33.77

Degree in Social Work or CQSA Required
About the role
All of our social work roles work in partnership with children, young people and those connected to them, in order to co-create plans that meet the identified need. As a Social Worker you are expected to work alongside other professionals, to ensure that our children and young people receive appropriate care, education and health services, and any other support needed to ensure their needs are appropriately met. The Social worker will work directly with children who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, or who have Child in Need status. This includes having Strategy discussion (open cases) , Child Protection Conference Reviews; and Child In Need Planning and Reviews. The Social Worker will work to a range of legal options to support investigation and protection and accommodation and if required may be required to give evidence in court; using contingency planning to anticipate complexity and changing circumstances.
The Safeguarding teams will transfer cases to the Permanence service when it is clear that permanence away from home will be the outcome.

and multitasking.
Able to work flexibly and independently with limited management oversight.
Personal determination, drive, energy and ambition to achieve challenging objectives, celebrate success and deliver excellent outcomes for children using a strength based approach.
Good communication and interpersonal skills that are open, honest, persuasive and pragmatic including excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

About you: our role specification

Qualifications
Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work.
Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field i.e. social work, leadership and management.
Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional
development
Skills and experience
Able to use evidence and professional judgement to make decisions and determine the risk of future harm.
Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.
Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).
Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Children’s Act) and national policy drivers that will affect children’s services and your role.
Experience of assessing the needs of children and their families in accordance with the Framework for the Assessment.
Experienced in managing an allocated caseload, planning and organising workload to meet statutory timescales and local policy response appropriately and independently (as appropriate) to unanticipated problems.
Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with
colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them.

Personal attributes
A passion for Achieving for Children’s vision, mission and values (trust, value. respect) to support children and young people to live safe, happy, healthy and successful lives.
Able to use a range of digital hardware or software to support your work effectively i.e. microsoft or Google software.
Strong organisational abilities including: time management, creative-thinking, problem-solving

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Civic Centre, Enfield Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £14.81
Provide an efficient and effective service in respect of the administration of and casework relating to the formal assessment, statementing and review procedures, including placement and provision, for pupils with special educational needs, working closely with the Named Officers. The postholder would be required to do this within the context of the Code of Practice on the Identification and Assessment of Special Educational Needs, the national and local education system and local policies and objectives. Undertake Casework relating to the provision of transport support for children and young people with special educational needs to facilitate their attendance at school or college

Previous relevant experience of administrative work or casework related to children with Special Educational Needs and an understanding of the SEN Code of Practice

Experience of working in a front line service and dealing with customers
Ability to use initiative, work methodically, manage and prioritise own workload and work of others to meet deadlines, maintaining quality of service when under pressure

Experience of communicating and dealing with other professionals, parents, their advocates, schools by letter, face to face or on the telephone

Ability to assimilate and reproduce information from a range of professional reports and letters

Job Category : Interims
Location : London Borough of Newham
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:15

Assessment Team ACO role – 4 days a week at a daily rate of up to £300.00 per day essentially this role is line managing the Monitoring Review Officers; current postholder leaves 21/12 and they ideally want someone to start then though this is clearly not likely.

Interviews can be help next Tues, Weds, Thurs
Successful applicant must have experience of commissioning/management within EHCP service

Job Context

1. The post holder reports to Group Manager SEN
2. The post holder has line management responsibility for up to 3 staff
3. The post holder should show awareness of the available budget to support children with SEN, the need to work within budget constraints and value for money principles
4. The post holder may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends in order to meet service requirements

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £17.27

. Purpose of the Job:
To support in leading and managing in the provision of high-quality administration and systems, that support Children’s Services. This includes working closely with the Head of Service, Service/Team Managers, multi-agency staff/partners, children and their families, contributing to the overall strategic development of the service.
Ensure that all aspects of the administration service are managed and assist in establishing joint working across the teams and services. Line manage the Business Support staff and manage the statutory central administrative systems and procedures, ensuring implementation to deliver effective and quality support to Children’s Services, providing core and nuanced support.
Be responsible for the day to day oversight of the administration of the systems and processes, such as KPIs and service performance.
Support other managers through all operational activities in ensuring that all the team contribute to the provision of a professional, client needs-led service.  Lead on supporting the BSOs to deliver a high-quality Business Support service.
Main Responsibilities

1. Manage and prioritise the work within the administration team in support of managers and teams. Ensure business needs pertaining to Business Support are met and that performance management indicators are achieved and recorded for BSO staff. Ensure that business objectives are upheld, and that administrative staff support for teams is time-conscious, relevant, and appropriate.
2. Ensure work output is in line with compliance, relating to legislation, policy and procedures. This includes: Performance; Learning and Development; PDPs/Appraisals; HR-related functions; Absence (Sickness/Annual Leave) and Recruitment.
3. Work closely with the Head of Service, Service Manager and other Managers to ensure appropriate administration of business needs and requests.
4. Liaise with internal and external bodies, dealing with enquiries and initiating action where necessary and refer when appropriate.
5. Support the Head of Service and Team Managers with staffing (recruitment and interviews) and business-related areas (administration management and business performance data analysis).
6. Apply the necessary timescales and protocols for completion of meeting minutes, correspondence relating to statutory meetings, maintaining all related data entries to the electronic record system relating to statutory functions regarding the central administration service and complaints meetings for children and their families.
7. Undertake the responsibility for the management of the general running of the office (i.e. equipment, stationary inventory) and plan and arrange inductions and IT for new staff, following the corporate and service-specific induction procedures.
8. Work in partnership with other administration staff throughout the division to ensure consistency, efficiency and quality.
9. Develop, monitor and review systems in accordance with service needs across a range of areas, to ensure good practice is being adhered to.
10. Be fully conversant in IT as a requirement to carry out the post and assist teams with queries.
11. Develop and maintain multi-agency relationships and foster teamwork and involvement across the service.
12. Regularly participate in service/divisional/management meetings.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Flying Start, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £11.96

To work closely with the Flying Start Speech and Language Therapist working across childcare and Early Years services to implement plans for children with delayed speech and language development.
The role is a mix of working from home and office based working, with the expectation of visits in the community for 1:1 home based sessions and childcare visits.
Access to transport is essential to enable travel throughout the county.
The role is 37 hours per week
Hourly rate can increase to a maximum of £13.21per hour, however this is dependent on experience and qualification and would need to be discussed and agreed prior to recruitment.
Candidate must hold a Level 3 Early Years/Childcare/Education qualification as a minimum, with relevant training completed in speech and language within the Early Years.
DBS – enhanced covering both adult/child barred lists.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Barry Community Enterprise Centre (BCEC), Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £11.96

Offer 1:1 parenting support virtually, and face to face in the community.
Knowledge of key parenting strategies around; setting boundaries, implementing positive routines and strengthening family relationships.
Assess individual family needs and create a tailored support plan.
Able to conduct pre and post evaluations to monitor outcomes for the family.
Multi-Agency working – forming strong links with internal and external partners.
Delivery of key messages to partner agencies.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Flying Start, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:30
End Time : 16:30
Salary: £11.96

Under the direction of a qualified midwife, the post holder will provide postnatal support to vulnerable women and their families in the community via Flying Start and outreach support.
The role is a mix of working from home and office based working, with the expectation of visits in the community for 1:1 home based sessions.
Access to transport is essential to enable travel throughout the county.
The role is 37 hours per week
Hourly rate can increase to a maximum of £13.21per hour, however this is dependent on experience and qualification and would need to be discussed and agreed prior to recruitment.
Candidate must hold a NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, NNEB, or equivalent relevant qualification as a minimum, with experience of working with pregnant parents and new born babies.
DBS – enhanced covering both adult/child barred lists.

Job Category : Social Care – Qualified
Location : Station Road Centre, Redbridge Council
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £19.17

This role will have a specific victim lead.
Overall Role Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Practitioner, the post holder will be responsible for the management of a caseload and to identify, develop and deliver, in partnership with other YOTPS staff and relevant external partner agencies, appropriate interventions and preventative initiatives, designed to prevent offending, reduce re-offending and anti-social behaviour by young offenders. To represent the YOTPS while undertaking court duty.

Knowledge & Experience
Educated to “A” level standard or equivalent as a minimum
A qualification relevant to one of the following disciplines is desirable:

Youth Justice
Social Work;
Youth and Community;
Education;
Police;
Health;
Probation; or
Other relevant discipline
Knowledge / Experience Field Title
At least one year’s proven experience as a Youth Offending Case Manager using AssetPlus as assessment and planning tool.

A well developed working knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989, Crime and Disorder Act 1998, the Data Protection Act, GDPR and other relevant legislative frameworks and developments.

A good knowledge of the latest development of youth justice initiatives.

Knowledge of the causes of crime and effective interventions to reduce offending and re-offending behaviour, youth crime and anti-social behaviour.

An understanding of the roles and responsibilities of relevant statutory partner agencies.

A sound understanding of the research into effective practice with children and young people, particularly in the area of youth crime prevention.

Knowledge and understanding of child development, adverse childhood experiences and trauma informed practice.

Experience in writing Pre-Sentence Reports.

Job Category : Admin / Clerical
Location : WINKFIELD CENTRE, London Borough of Haringey
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 08:45
End Time : 17:00
Salary: £13.39
DBS REQUIRED for this role
Role Purpose

1. To provide professional business support that facilitates the delivery of frontline services and the council priorities.
2. Ensuring the delivery of an effective and efficient service within required timescales and in line with corporate and service policies and operating guidelines
3. To work in partnership with services to ensure that any risks, issues or opportunities are identified and quickly addressed.
4. To champion continuous improvement to ensure that services are efficient as possible.
5. To work to a quality standard of right first time every time

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Abilities/Experiences

⦁ Experience of providing excellent business support functions ideally in a complex or regulated environment delivering high quality services
⦁ Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively to rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.
⦁ Ability to maintain simple information, recording and filing systems (manual and computerised).
⦁ Ability to enter, collate, compile and distribute information (including statistical data) consistently and effectively using a variety of methods best suited to meeting client outcomes
⦁ Experience of IT systems and how they support service delivery
⦁ Experience of delivering service improvements through a programme of continuous improvement.
⦁ Effectively working as part of a team.

Qualifications (only if applicable)

Knowledge/Skills

⦁ Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products
⦁ Knowledge of the IT based systems in use within the Council for general and specialist functionality and how they support service delivery
⦁ Strong written and verbal communication skills
⦁ Knowledge of council services and role they play in meeting needs of the community.

Job Category : Social Care – Unqualified
Location : Docks Office, Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £13.00

Intake and Family Support Team – 2 full time Social Care Officers (hours could be split for part time workers). Workers in this team must be able to travel to the Vale.

Social Care Officers in this team support Social Workers and form relationships with families to help them achieve what they want to. They help families in a purposeful way and manage risk confidently. Workers in this team offer empathetic support to families who have just been referred to Child and Young People Services who are often in crisis and as such workers need to be calm, and child focussed when things are unpredictable.

Social Care Officers will take a support role, are expected to complete well-being assessments and work with families with care and support needs. They will carry out a range of tasks across the team. It is a varied and interesting role and the team works with families looking to utilise all parts of their networks to minimise risk to children and build resilience. They are involved in all aspects of work, including planning and review for children receiving care and support as well as those with a child protection plan. Work in this team is about helping people work out what matters to them and then helping them achieve their goals.

Some experience of working with children and families is preferred.